How To Take Care of Your Horse in the Winter
How to care for a horse in winter is easy. Horses can regulate their temperature better in the winter than they can in the summer. To keep them happy only a few things are needed.
Having a few more calories during the winter and keeping a little extra fat will not hurt in the cold months.
It is really important that you are regularly worming your horse and keeping them parasite free!
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How To Check Your Horse’s Health
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If you suspect a change in behavior in your horse or if he just isn’t looking right check his health by following these simple steps.
Check the temperature:
Checking your horse’s temperature should be one of the first things to do when checking your horse’s health. The temperature should be between 99-101. If the temperature is higher than that it may be...
How To Clip A Horse’s Whiskers
Before clipping your horse’s whiskers it’s a good idea to wash his face first.
After you have washed his face and is dry, turn on the clippers.
Move the clippers slowly towards his chin and make slow movements
When Clipping you should clip in the direction of his whiskers
After clipping the whiskers from the chin move on to the nose area and upper lip
Most horses are sensitive in this area...
How To Polo Wrap Your Horse
If this is the first time you have ever wrapped a horse you should ask for assistance by your trainer and or someone who knows how to wrap. It is really important to know how to wrap properly because if done the wrong way could result to injury to your horse.
Take a polo wrap and put the end of the wrap half way down to the cannon bone on the inside of the horse’s leg. Wrap the leg from front to...
How To Pull A Horse’s Mane
Mane pulling is a regular part of grooming where you maintain the length of your horse’s mane.
Start by combing your horse’s mane to free any knots or tangles
Take a half an inch section of your horse’s mane- with the comb, comb the hair in the opposite direction of growth – upwards, towards the neck, so that most of it bunches up.
Take the unbunched part and wrap it around the comb, giv...
How To Fit Your Saddle
Making sure your saddle fits properly on your horse is important for your horse’s comfort and if not fitted properly it could end up in harm for your horse.
When fitting a saddle never fit a saddle on with anything underneath. Make sure that your horse is on flat ground. Place the saddle slightly up your horse’s neck then slide it backwards, so that the saddle fits directly behind the shoulder...
How to Treat Skin Fungus on a Horse
Things You Will Need:
Iodine shampoo
Clean curry comb
Clippers
Spray bottle
Vinegar (use only 1/3 of the size of the spray bottle and fill up with water)
Skin fungus, better known as rain rot, comes from damp conditions (weather or bathing) longer hair on a horse and sometimes a lack of grooming. Some cases are easier to treat than others. Rain rot shows up under the horse's hair. Skin fu...
How to Clip A Horse's Ears
Things You'll Need:
Brush-
Horse clipper
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Clipping your horse's ears can make them look elegant and groomed. However, be careful when clipping the inside of the ear because the inside hairs protect them from insects.
1. Clean your horse's ear with a soft brush or a clean rag.
2. Get your clipper ready, making sure it is oiled and the blades are sharp. ...
Cold Weather Tips For Horses
Winter is coming upon us and with temperatures below freezing for several weeks or even months, it can be difficult to keep horses happy and healthy.
We have listed a few tips that can help your horse get through the winter happy and healthy!
-Horses kept outside need to eat more food. Horses produce a lot of heat during digestion. A big supply of hay helps keep the horse’s internal furnace...
How to Clean a Horses Teeth
Taking care of your horse’s teeth are one of the many things that needs regular maintenance. Horse teeth grow throughout their lives so regular maintenance can help your horse have a healthy mouth. Having a professional such as a veterinarian or an equine dentist is required. If you have a young horse it is highly recommended to get their teeth checked every 6 months because they will be losing t...
